ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Discussing the trauma aids processing, and relaxation techniques reduce hyperarousal, key PTSD interventions, unlike routine sedation or isolation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone commonly causes weight gain, a key side effect to monitor, unlike curing schizophrenia or taking it PRN.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of opioid use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms by acting on opioid receptors, unlike naloxone (reversal) or lorazepam (anxiety).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of self-harm. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client’s risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'Have you thought about ending your life?' directly assesses suicidal ideation, critical for risk evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for escitalopram. Which of the following should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Escitalopram may initially worsen anxiety as serotonin levels adjust, a common SSRI effect to monitor.